Agentic AI needs a governance layer, and blockchain might be the answer
Blockchain's integration as a governance layer for autonomous AI could enhance accountability, identity management, and transaction verifiability. The...
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Investors question whether AI boom is riding a chip shortage, not real demand
The AI chip demand surge may distort market dynamics, risking overproduction and potential future inventory gluts, impacting various sectors. The post...
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Bitcoin has ‘largely purged’ froth that preceded 50% drop from $126K: BlackRock
Bitcoin maintained its appeal as a diversification investment despite dropping more than 50% from all-time high, a BlackRock report stated.
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ARK Invest sells $2M in AMD, buys $8M in Cerebras shares
ARK's strategic shift towards Cerebras highlights a growing confidence in AI chip innovation, potentially reshaping semiconductor investment trends. T...
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ARK Invest trims AMD again and boosts its Cerebras bet
ARK's strategic shift towards Cerebras highlights a growing confidence in AI chip innovation, potentially reshaping semiconductor investment trends. T...
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Maya Protocol halts operations after chained Exploit Drains $1.7 Million
A sophisticated exploit targeting Maya Protocol, a leading cross-chain decentralized exchange, forced the platform to freeze all activity on Wednesday...
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Spark buys back over 100M SPK using $2M in revenue
Spark's buyback strategy enhances token value and governance influence, showcasing a sustainable model for DeFi financial management. The post Spark b...
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Riksbank signals potential 2026 rate hike amid inflation concerns tied to Middle East conflict
A potential rate hike could strengthen the Swedish krona, impact Nordic equities, and signal broader economic shifts amid geopolitical tensions. The p...
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Blackrock Believes Bitcoin’s Investment Case Holds Despite 50% Drop
Blackrock says bitcoin’s more than 50% pullback from its October 2025 high hasn’t changed the asset’s long-term investment case, and the firm still re...
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Chelsea signs Joao Pedro to new contract with pay rise
Chelsea's commitment to Pedro underscores a strategic focus on retaining key talent, potentially influencing future contract negotiations. The post Ch...
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Winklevoss-Backed Cypherpunk Launches 'World's Largest' Zcash Mining Fleet
The Nasdaq-listed privacy firm launched Cypherpunk Mining through a $33.33 million equity deal with Winklevoss Capital, adding roughly 18% of the Zcas...
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Peckshield: Maya Protocol Loses $1.7M, 20 BTC Traced to Wallet
Blockchain security firm Peckshield says Maya Protocol was exploited for roughly $1.7 million, with the bulk of the stolen funds, 20 BTC worth $1.34 m...
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SEC Unveils Two Crypto Funding Exemptions and Token Safe Harbor
The SEC proposes crypto funding exemptions and a conditional token safe harbor, with disclosure rules and a 60-day public comment period. The post SEC...
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Arthur Hayes takes CEO role at Flop Labs ahead of Q4 airdrop
Hayes revealed his new role as Flop Labs CEO and teased a “massive airdrop” from the AI inference protocol in the fourth quarter of 2026.
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Crypto Genesys Goes Live on 1win in Limited Platform Release
[PRESS RELEASE – Willemstad, Curaçao, August 19th, 2026] 1win, a crypto entertainment platform, has added Crypto Genesys, Pragmatic Play’s new crypto-...
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ASIC Pulls 3,106 Crypto Scams as AI Networks Target Aussie Savings
In FY26, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission shut down over 19,400 online scams, a 182% surge, including 3,106 cryptocurrency investm...
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Kenya Airways fuel costs soar 72% amid Middle East conflict
Kenya Airways fuel costs rise 72% due to Middle East conflict. Crude oil reaching a new all-time high by December 31 at 13.5% YES. The post Kenya Airw...
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Coinbase’s x402 Handles 14 Million AI Agent Payments in 30 Days
AI agents initiated 14 million transfers through the x402 payment protocol over the past 30 days, with Base and Polygon handling most of the activity....
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A Treasure Hunter Pulled Up the Floorboards of an Old House and Found $46,000 in Cash From the 1950s
Keith Wille, a Groton, Connecticut metal detectorist, was hired by a Western Massachusetts family that felt stuck with a 1950s-built house because of ...
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MAYAChain halts network after estimated $1.7M exploit
A preliminary analysis says six chained bugs let a 23-message transaction drain 48.87 million CACAO, sending the token down nearly 89%.
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Bitcoin.com Integrates USDU, Bringing the UAE’s First CBUAE-Registered USD Stablecoin to Millions of Wallet Users
ABU DHABI, UAE — 19th, 2026 — Stablecoins have become the way millions of people hold and move dollars on the blockchain, the quality and visibility o...
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Weaker Swiss franc may emerge as consequence of US-Japan yen intervention
The US-Japan yen intervention may lead to a weaker Swiss franc, benefiting Swiss exporters and altering global forex strategies. The post Weaker Swiss...
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Polymarket US Tests Parlays as Kalshi Banks $25M in Fees
Polymarket US began processing multi-leg sports contracts on Aug. 5 through an API-only beta that never surfaced in its consumer app. The launch lands...
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Ukraine’s bond market rallies 150% amid strong performance over four-year advance
Ukraine's bond rally highlights investor confidence in post-war recovery, yet ongoing geopolitical risks maintain a significant risk premium. The post...
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Nasdaq Sets December 6 Launch for Nearly 23-Hour Trading Day
Nasdaq has confirmed Dec. 6 of this year as its target date for a nearly 23-hour trading day, adding a 9 PM to 4 AM ET overnight session five days a w...
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Gold steadies near $4,400 as bond rout and Strait of Hormuz deadlock offset each other
Gold's stability amid geopolitical tensions and bond market shifts highlights its role as a hedge against economic uncertainty and inflation. The post...
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Gold faces fresh headwinds from bond rout and Hormuz tensions
Gold's stability amid geopolitical tensions and bond market shifts highlights its role as a hedge against economic uncertainty and inflation. The post...
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SEC Chair Pushes Crypto Exemptions to Bring Issuers Back to US
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins framed proposed crypto exemptions as a route for returning issuers and investment to the United States. Commissioners Hester ...
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UAE Pulls Iran Trade Plug as Hormuz Crisis Rattles Global Markets
U.S. stocks got hit again on Tuesday as Treasury yields kept climbing, oil stayed expensive, and the semiconductor trade buckled under the weight of a...
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Netanyahu backs US sanctions on ICC, calls it a ‘kangaroo court’
Netanyahu's support for US sanctions on the ICC may hinder Palestinian recognition, affecting geopolitical dynamics and diplomatic relations. The post...
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